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We stayed at the Renaissance near the Opry (which I wouldn't recommend) but had no choice since there was a football game and all downtown hotels were booked. We actually liked Ellendales - mostly organic and local. The best meal was at Arnold's.

I hope they stay in business - really good quality at affordable prices. I thought that they do a Sunday Brunch - at least they used to. They're probably closed for dinner on Sunday's. I would call first though. I think they do a big take out business.

We've tried a number of places and have had good fried chicken but last night we went to Scott's BBQ in Forest Park at Northland and Southland Blvd. strip mall. We haven't been there for months and have always loved their BBQ chicken (especially the sauce) but they've added a full assorment of fried chicken and it was amazingly good (the best we've had so far). The sides were great as well, the green beans and potatoes w/onions (peppery).

Thanks, unfortunately it will be a Saturday and it would be better if we had reservations. I checked menupages.com and I'll have to come back next time during the week, to Melograno. Is there something else in that area?

I'm originally from NY and would have to say that Fratelli's has the closest thing you can get. Flying pizza is a good 2nd choice and that's all that I've found. You can get slices at Flying Pizza and Fratelli's is only open for dinner but it's worth getting a whole pie and freezing the rest. Goodfella's, NYPD and Dewey's and especially LaRosa's - not good. Dewey's is great for salad's. I did try Goodfella's when it first opened so maybe it's worth another try.

I need to have good Italian when visiting Philly in June. I keep reading about Melograno and it's not too far from King Tut. Is there any way to find out a sampling of their menu? How do people dress to go there - is casual okay? Do they take reservations?thanks